§ Mr. SpellerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when decisions will be made on the designation of applicant organisations under the EC surplus food scheme; and whether groups of parish councils will be eligible for appointment.
§ Mr. CurryThe closing date for applications under the EC surplus food scheme was 22 March. All applications received by then are currently being considered arid an announcement will be made as soon as possible. Applicant parish councils meeting the requirements of the scheme will be designated.